‘The story itself is unlike any other we’ve told before,” explains [Producer / Director] Scott Handcock. “There’s an intensity that comes with the Great War setting. You’ve a responsibility to reflect the sheer horror of what went on there, and the impact it had on the men who found themselves fighting in the trenches. It’s the kind of story Roy excels at: claustrophobic, introspective, exploring the concepts of faith and hope at a time when both seem lost…’

The story features the return of Captain James Anderson (as played by the brilliant Dan Brocklebank) alongside guest stars Samuel Barnett (who, incidentally has just been cast in a new TV adaptation of Douglas Adams’ Dirk Gently novels) and Steven Cree. The character of James previously appeared in my very first script for Dorian Gray and for Big Finish – The Prime of Deacon Brodie. It was a genuine privilege to be asked to revisit James and to be able to expand on and illuminate his relationship with Dorian (Alexander Vlahos) – and the terrible circumstances under which they meet.

I had a chance to visit the recording for Angel – there are a couple of pictures from this fab day above. It’s going to be sad to leave the world of Mr Gray behind – I’m sure there are more stories to tell – but I can also understand Scott’s and Alex’s reasoning for bringing the series to a close. I’ve loved being on board – and I’m so glad that Scott brought me into the world of Big Finish. I think scriptwriting plays to my strengths as a writer, and it’s great to be working with passionate, clever people who really understand how stories work!